HLTA – Alternative Provision, Bradford

Job Description

New Directions Education are recruiting for a pool of passionate, resilient, and experienced HLTA’s to work within a Alternative Provision School in Bradford. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting learners who require additional guidance to overcome barriers to education and reach their full potential.

We want to hear from candidates who have:

• HLTA status or relevant experience in a Higher Level Teaching Assistant role.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support strategies.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead learning activities independently.
• Team Teach training (or other behaviour intervention training) is desirable but not essential.

You will be working with pupils across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, providing tailored support both in and out of the classroom. The role involves:

• Delivering planned learning activities and covering lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis and in small group interventions.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to plan, deliver, and assess learning.
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents/carers, and external professionals.
• Supporting the wider school team in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and structured learning environment.

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All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.